Tag Archives: Connect With Nature

By Mike Adamovic, Trail Conference volunteer Quickly after the last of the winter snow has dissipated and a flattened, tawny earth emerges to greet the first rays of the spring sun, certain streamsides and other moist areas throughout our region … Continue reading →

By Hank Osborn, Senior Program Coordinator What messages are our children receiving about exploring the outdoors, and how will they affect future efforts to protect our environment? My wife and I try to get our young ones outside as much … Continue reading →

By Steve Kelman, Trail Walker Contributor On what may prove to be one the coldest days of this winter season, a small group of birding enthusiasts gathered at the cabin in front of the Closter Nature Center to take part … Continue reading →

By Hope Rogers, Trail Walker Contributor On a bright winter day, have you ever noticed what look like specks of dark soot in the snow, especially at the base of trees? And then, upon closer inspection, the “specks” are crawling … Continue reading →

By Glenda Haas, Art Selection Committee Chair The newly renovated Trail Conference headquarters opened with many bare walls at the ribbon-cutting ceremony this past April. An Art Selection Committee has since been formed, led by volunteer Glenda Haas, and composed … Continue reading →

We asked Rick Levine, Life Member, an active Board Member, and member of the Stakeholder Action Team, why the Darlington Schoolhouse project is so important to the Trail Conference. When I first joined the Board, I was not expecting the … Continue reading →

Susan Barbuto Life Member Franklin Lakes, New Jersey Seize the moment for our children My family and I have decided to make the renovation of the Darlington Schoolhouse a priority in our philanthropy because it is a one-time opportunity to … Continue reading →

Outside the Darlington Schoolhouse yesterday, our campaign team volunteers gathered to unveil the Bolger Challenge Thermometer! The new, eye-catching sign lets passersby know about the project and how much we still need to raise to reach our goal. Currently, the … Continue reading →